Pirates Seize Tanker Near Yemen
5, May 2026
A tanker hijacking off Yemen signals renewed Somali piracy risks in the Gulf of Aden, where maritime security agencies have raised the threat level to severe.
Gulf of Aden
Salvage Efforts Continue for Fire-Damaged LPG Tanker Falcon in Gulf of Aden
21, October 2025
Salvage and firefighting teams continue efforts to recover the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon after an onboard explosion in the Gulf of Aden left the vessel burning and adrift.
Investigation Continues Into LPG Tanker Explosion Off Yemen; Attack Theories Discounted
20, October 2025
Authorities continue to investigate the October 18 explosion on the LPG tanker Falcon off Yemen, with officials and the Houthis dismissing speculation of an attack.
LPG Tanker Hit by Projectile and Set Ablaze Near Yemen, Reportedly Carrying Iranian Cargo
19, October 2025
The Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Falcon, reportedly carrying Iranian-origin LPG, caught fire after being hit near Yemen, intensifying concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Aden.
Surge in GNSS/AIS interference reported across Gulf, Red Sea and key Middle East shipping routes
8, October 2025
Maritime authorities and ship operators have reported a surge in GNSS and AIS interference across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed navigation warnings and electronic security alerts.
10 Filipino Crew Members from MV Minervagracht Return Home
5, October 2025
Ten Filipino crew members from MV Minervagracht have safely returned to the Philippines following a missile attack by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.
Netherlands Urges EU to Blacklist Houthis After Attack on Dutch Cargo Ship
3, October 2025
The Netherlands has urged the EU to add Houthis to its terrorism list after the Iran-backed group attacked Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden.
Video: Dutch Cargo Ship Minervagracht Left Adrift After Missile Strike, Highlighting Rising Red Sea Risks
2, October 2025
The Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, leaving the vessel adrift and highlighting escalating threats to Red Sea shipping.
Houthi Claim Responsibility for Minervagracht Attack, Warn US Oil Majors
1, October 2025
The Dutch cargo ship MV Minervagracht was struck by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden on September 29, forcing the evacuation of all 19 crew members.
